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The Productive Operating Theatre comprises of two leader’s guides, 11 modules and a toolkit. The modules are structured in a house format to illustrate how it should build up sequentially by implementing the Foundation modules first, then the Enablers and finally the Process modules.

We recommend that you start with the Foundation modules:

Executive Leader's Guide - this guide will offer an overview of what the programme involves, the role of key stakeholders and the buy in needed from the trust board, front line staff and clinical colleagues.

Programme Leader's Guide - this guide will provide a solid foundation for you to begin your improvement journey, as well as offering helpful tips on how to get your preparation right to maximise your success.

Knowing how we are doing

Well organised theatre

Operational status at a glance

To access the Foundation modules online, click on the relevant section of The Productive Operating Theatre house (above).

Followed by the two Enablers modules:

Team-working

Scheduling

To access the Enablers modules online, click on the relevant section of The Productive Operating Theatre house (above).

Followed by the six Process modules:

Session Start-up

Patient Preparation

Patient Turnaround

Handover

Consumables and Equipment

Recovery

To access the Process modules online, click on the relevant section of The Productive Operating Theatre house (above).

Sequence of modules

All of the modules must be carried out in sequence, as they follow a logical path. Experience has shown that trying to improve processes before gaining control of the environment and understanding what is going on, is wasted effort.
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